Australia looks set to enjoy solid economic growth for the rest of what has been a traumatic year, rebounding smartly from the first recession in nearly three decades.
While there are more women on the boards of Australia's 200 largest listed companies than there were at this time last year, there remains substantial room for improvement.
Investors had a mostly glitch-free day on the Australian share market and the indices closed slightly higher after enthusiasm over the development of a coronavirus vaccine.
Australia's share market finished higher but trade was suspended for most of the day after the introduction of a new trading system did not go as planned.
Australia's shares closed little changed but did better than those of many major markets, dragged down by a poor lead from the US on coronavirus infections.
Investors have had just their second November session of losses on the Australian market after momentum created by hope for a coronavirus vaccine eased.
James Packer is not to blame for the failures of Crown Resorts, his lawyers have told an inquiry into whether the gaming giant is suitable to run a new Sydney casino.
Australia's share market has closed at its highest level since February after another buying frenzy, based on belief a coronavirus vaccine is on its way.
Australia's share market has surged early on news of a promising coronavirus vaccine, but the gains eased as experts urged caution about a possible breakthrough.
Investors on the Australian share market have finished the session with gains, despite Donald Trump's threat to contest the results of the US presidential election.
Shares fluctuated on the Australian market amid early US election results, but have finished barely changed as the world waits to learn who is voted president.
An inquiry by the NSW gaming regulator has heard Crown Resorts is not suitable to hold the licence for a soon-to-be-open $2.2 billion casino in Sydney.
Investors in Australia's share market have enjoyed the best session since October 5, but face great uncertainty with US election results due Wednesday.